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Ruben Esquivel

Site Manager·1 building·96 units
3.8

5 reviews

Highlights

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Renter recommendations

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants in Ruben Esquivel’s buildings commend the friendly doormen and generally clean common areas, including effective garbage management. Apartments are noted for good water pressure and decent heating, though some find heating inconsistent. Pest control emerges as a recurring concern, particularly with roaches, despite attempts at extermination. Communication with management receives mixed feedback, with some renters finding responsiveness slow or difficult to achieve. The buildings tend to be older, with some maintenance and security issues noted. Overall, renters appreciate the location, doorman presence, and community feel but suggest improvements in pest control and management accessibility for a better living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Great Building, Sizeable Studio, Good Area

Pros

around the corner from green line subway Units are large for the price. Shower has surprisingly outstanding water pressure. Well insulated building, good central heating in the winter. Building has a doorman Theres a Trader Joes 1 Avenue down on 3rd Ave, 2 blocks from Koreatown Only moving due to work, love the building

Cons

Very small Kitchenette, basically no counter-top (Space for dish rack only). Just Fridge, Sink, 4 top stove/oven.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Nice building, but roach problems

Pros

-friendly staff -clean lobby

Cons

-saw decent amount of roaches during my lease, even with exterminator -small kitchen

Buildings associated with RUBEN ESQUIVEL

  • 121 East 31 Street
    Rent-stabilized

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    3.8(5)

    Midtown East

121 East 31 Street
Rent-stabilized

121 East 31 Street

3.8(5)

Midtown East

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit for this owner or associate is better than the city average.

Owner averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class C
Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

0Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Ruben Esquivel

Site Manager·1 building·96 units
3.8

5 reviews

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